From the program: How to Prepare an Initial Public Offering 2015

Released on: Apr. 24, 2015

CPE credit (NASBA QAS Self-Study) is available by completing and passing the program’s CPE Review & Exam. While this program offers CPE (NASBA) credit, it has expired for CLE credit in many states. Please check the credit calculator to the right. No CLE certificate will be issued if credit has expired in your state. Upon the successful completion of this program, the participant will be able to: Recognize the legal restrictions on publicity ...

From the program: Securities Offerings 2018: A Public Offering from Start to Finish

Released on: Mar. 9, 2018

This program simulates a public offering from start to finish: from the initial kickoff meeting, to understanding how the law translates into the mechanics of doing an offering, to working with the SEC and applicable stock exchange, to the closing dinner. The “how to do it” approach includes the preparation of registration statements, the SEC review and comment process, stock exchange listing and pricing mechanics. The course will also ...

From the program: How to Prepare an Initial Public Offering 2018

Released on: Apr. 11, 2018

In almost any market, understanding the IPO process is an essential skill for both legal and business advisors. Hear from an experienced faculty, including attorneys, underwriters, accountants and a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, on the key elements of an initial public offering. The speakers will guide you through the initial public offering process and highlight issues presented by new regulations and the current state of ...

From the program: How to Read Financial Statements 2018

Released on: Apr. 16, 2018

Financial statements provide key information on the financial performance of companies and are the language of business.  Attorneys must understand financial statements in order to provide solutions to their clients’ problems, including structuring financial transactions and litigating business disputes. At this practical half-day event, a distinguished panel of experts will provide a primer for understanding the basic elements of balance ...

From the program: Investment Management Institute 2018

Released on: May. 7, 2018

This program also offers credit for ABA professional certification. Investment Management Institute 2018 has been approved for 9.50 CSOP, 9.50 CTFA credits. This statement should not be viewed as an endorsement of this program or its sponsor. Special Feature Earn one hour of Ethics credit Lecture Topics [Total time 08:07:56] Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program. Opening Remarks* [00:07:16]  ...

From the program: Doing Deals 2018: The Art of M&A Transactional Practice

Released on: May. 18, 2018

The M&A market has seen a flurry of activity in 2017 with ups and downs, as macroeconomic trends and expectations continue to seesaw.  In addition to the continued high volumes, the market has also seen a number of hostile deals, creative deal structures, shareholder activist campaigns, and developments in Delaware M&A jurisprudence, as well as deal technology. This year’s program will also include the first-time addition of an ...

From the program: Basics of Mutual Funds and Other Registered Investment Companies 2018

Released on: May. 21, 2018

This program is designed to provide attendees with a basic overview of the legal, regulatory and operational issues affecting “registered investment companies” – the universe of publicly offered pooled investment vehicles that include mutual funds, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and others.  Attendees will learn the fundamentals of the extensive regulatory framework that dictates the structure ...

From the program: Private Placements and Hybrid Securities Offerings 2018

Released on: May. 29, 2018

Join our expert faculty of leading practitioners and regulators as they discuss and analyze the changing regulatory framework and market for private offerings. We begin by addressing the basics of private placements, sales of restricted securities, Rule 144 and Section 4(a)(1-1/2) transactions and block trades.  We also address the changes to private and exempt offerings brought about by the JOBS Act, including matchmaking platforms, “accredited ...

From the program: Venture Capital 2018: Nuts and Bolts

Released on: May. 30, 2018

This program is designed for attorneys who advise startup companies, and for investors and venture capitalists. A thorough understanding of current market practice, deal terms and conditions, transaction documents and applicable securities, regulatory and ethical issues is critical in the venture capital business. Our expert faculty of lawyers, venture capitalists and business executives will analyze the legal and business issues you need to master ...

From the program: Acquiring or Selling the Privately Held Company 2018

Released on: Jun. 27, 2018

At this perennial favorite, our experienced faculty will walk you through all of the steps associated with acquiring and selling a privately held company, whether it is a large independent corporation, a division or subsidiary of a large public company, or a smaller venture capital-backed or family-owned entrepreneurial enterprise. You will learn about the special issues that apply when a private equity firm is the buyer or owns the target company, ...

From the program: Nineteenth Annual Private Equity Forum

Released on: Jul. 24, 2018

At this program, a distinguished panel of experts will discuss the basics and hot topics of the private equity fund practice.  Experts will guide you through an array of key topics, including a general overview of the legal issues that need to be considered in marketing a private equity fund, current regulatory and compliance hot buttons, current issues in negotiating the terms of private equity funds, GP-led fund restructurings, sponsor stake ...

From the program: Pocket MBA 2018: Finance for Lawyers and Other Professionals

Released on: Oct. 9, 2018

This program is specifically designed for in-house and law firm attorneys and other professionals who work with financial information. It will enhance understanding of business strategies, accounting fundamentals and vocabulary used by management, investors, auditors and bankers. Practical advice and application of information to actual situations and financial reports will provide participants with opportunities to immediately implement growth and ...

From the program: Alternative Finance Summit 2018: Marketplace Lending, Cryptocurrency and Crowdfunding

Released on: Oct. 12, 2018

Alternative finance continues to drive significant engagement with the investment community. But it also raises many more questions than answers, such as:    What does the future hold for marketplace lending, cryptocurrency and crowdfunding?  Will it be a boom or bust?  Will ICOs displace traditional capital-raising?  Will blockchain technology and distributed ledger technology supplant traditional centralized ...

From the program: Secured Transactions 2019: What Lawyers Need to Know About UCC Article 9

Released on: Jan. 14, 2019

Secured transactions -- interests in specific collateral granted by the debtor in conjunction with the debtor’s promise to pay -- are governed by Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. At this program, you will learn the fundamentals of acquiring a security interest, including how to attach, to perfect (filing and non-filing methods) and to gain (and maintain) priority in the collateral of your choice. You will learn how to secure the most ...

From the program: Mergers & Acquisitions 2019: Advanced Trends and Developments

Released on: Jan. 18, 2019

Merger and acquisition activity has remained robust in 2018.  The ability to properly advise companies and their boards of directors and to effectively negotiate an M&A transaction requires detailed knowledge of the latest trends and developments affecting M&A. This program will help you stay up-to-date on M&A activity and cutting edge trends and developments regarding M&A litigation, appropriate board processes, the negotiation ...